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Sanya Mateyas (Croatian: Sanja Matejaš) is a Croatian–American actress and singer. She moved to the United States in 1999.
She was a leader and a composer for her Los Angeles–based hard-rock band Duda Did It, with an independent album released in 2008.
Other than her appearance in Disney's Holes, she has played in some short subjects and had numerous TV appearances. She was also a singer for Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Biography
Mateyas was born in Zagreb, Croatia. She moved to the US in 1999. She is the sister of Tajči, a Croatian-American singer and former pop-star in ex-Yugoslavia.
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2003 | Holes | Myra Menke | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2018 | An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted) | Linda | Feature Film |
| 2007 | Days of Our Lives | Ilsa | soap opera |
| 2006 | Sleeper Cell | Aida | Episode Role (School) |
| 2005 | The King of Queens | Zana | Episode Role (Move Doubt) |
| 2005 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Alexandra | Episode Role (Nesting Dolls) |
Singing career
In 2004, Sanya Mateyas was one of the composers and performers in I Thirst: The Crucifixion Story, a live performance recorded to DVD, which was inspired by Jesus' crucifixion. The other artists included her sister.
References
- "Trans-Siberian Orchestra History – Family". trans-siberian.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved September 30, 2007.
- "I Thirst – DVD". catholicmusicnetwork.com. Retrieved September 30, 2007.
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